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Sparks are responsible for most industrial fires and explosions as a result of static electricity. A spark is a discharge...
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Electricity is a very potent energy form. Used carelessly, it can deliver Electrical Accidents as deadly shocks and injuries. During...
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Employers must be aware of workplace hazards facing their employees and take appropriate action to minimize or eliminate exposure to...
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Exposure to low concentrations of Hydrogen sulfide Produces irritation to the thin, transparent tissue that covers the outer surface of...
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An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface....
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ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations...
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Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins found in natural rubber latex, a product made from the rubber tree....
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Taking safety precautions when using lifting equipment is mandatory to avoid any undesired events or accidents. Safety procedures and requirements are in...
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A firefighter does more than put out fires. That’s just one of many things that a firefighter does. Because as well...
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Process Safety Management Progam Program ( PSM) guidelines for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive,...
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Changing the Workplace Safety Culture Book's Cover Changing the Workplace Safety Culture by Ron C. McKinnon. This book demonstrates how...
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Job-related eye injuries can cost employees the use of their sight. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),...
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Rimmed wheels on large trucks, buses, and off-road equipment have tires that are inflated to dangerous pressures. There- fore, workers...
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Walking and Working Surfaces can be stairs, platforms, ramps, floors, and other surfaces where you may be required to conduct...
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This fire prevention plan is provided only as a guide to help employers and employees comply with the requirements of...
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A reported motor vehicle crash occurs on many roads about every 56 seconds ( Texas Roads ). More than 10%...
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Excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous operations in construction. New types of excavation equipment and strict enforcement of...
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Having an efficient workshop can be one of the most cost-effective ways of maintaining plants and equipment on-site. The workshop...
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Industrial ergonomics is concerned with adapting the requirements of a job to the physical needs of the employees who perform...
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Work Area Safety Checklist When working with a safety checklist, it is important to personalize the safety checklist by making...
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LASER is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The laser produces an intense, highly...
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The use of a crane basket ( personnel Hoisting device )is strictly prohibited except where there is no safe alternative...
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Site Emergency Planning Workbook's Cover This workbook is intended to help users develop a comprehensive site emergency plan. It is...
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The use of machines, in particular, those with moving parts, expose workers to risks of bodily injuries. The following are...